PANICUM virgatum 'Northwind'
(PAN-ih-kum) (ver-GAY-tum) | GRPANW8 |
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| Common Name: Switch Grass |
| Description: 2012 GreatPlantsTM Grass of the Year. Considered the best landscape Panicum. 'Northwind' is an outstanding, upright, blue selection made by Roy Diblik of Northwind Perennial Farm in WI. Wide, substantial, greenish-blue grass blades become a lovely blue in summer and turn golden-yellow in fall. Rust resistant. Vigorous. |
| Zone: 2 |
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PANICUM virgatum 'RR1' Ruby Ribbons TM PP# 17,944
(PAN-ih-kum) (ver-GAY-tum) | GRPARR8 |
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| Common Name: Ruby Ribbons Switch Grass |
| Description: This Panicum came from the University of Connecticut's plant breeding program. This deer resistant hybrid is a cross between Panicum 'Heavy Metal' x Panicum 'Hans Herme' producing a four foot specimen emerging with blue-gray foliage that turns burgundy-red by mid-summer. The foliage gets darker as the season progresses. Flower spikes appear in late summer and persist into winter; great in arrangements. Propagation Prohibited. |
| Zone: 5 |
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PANICUM virgatum 'Shenandoah'
(PAN-ih-kum) (ver-GAY-tum) | GRPASH5 |
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| Common Name: Red Switch Grass |
| Description: 2009 GreatPlants TM Grass of the Year! Dark red leaf tones in July, burgundy in August, to wine colored in September. Striking contrast plant. |
| Zone: 5 |
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PANICUM virgatum 'Shenandoah'
(PAN-ih-kum) (ver-GAY-tum) | GRPASH8 |
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| Common Name: Red Switch Grass |
| Description: 2009 GreatPlantsTM Grass of the Year. Dark red leaf tones in July, burgundy in August, to wine colored in September. Striking contrast plant. |
| Zone: 5 |
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PANICUM virgatum 'Trailblazer'
(PAN-ih-kum) (ver-GAY-tum) | GRPATR3 |
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| Common Name: Switch Grass |
| Description: Graceful, warm season, sod-forming native. Feathery, open seed heads. Foliage is orange-yellow in winter. |
| Zone: 5 |
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PENNISETUM alopecuroides 'Hameln'
(pen-nih-SEE-tum) (al-oh-pek-yur-OY-deez) | GRPEHA5 |
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| Common Name: Dwarf Fountain Grass |
| Description: Hardy, early flowering selection. A favorite of visitors to the Bluebird gardens. |
| Zone: 5 |
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PENNISETUM alopecuroides 'Piglet' PP# 19,074
(pen-nih-SEE-tum) (al-oh-pek-yur-OY-deez) | GRPEPI5 |
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| Common Name: Dwarf Fountain Grass |
| Description: From Intrinsic Gardens comes this dwarf fountain grass that is taller than 'Little Bunny' and shorter than 'Hameln'. It has fine textured foliage growing up to 18" tall in flower. It also features more substantial, fluffy, tan flower heads emerging from its fine, compact foliage clumps in August/September. Propagation Prohibited. |
| Zone: 5 |
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PENNISETUM alopecuroides 'Red Head'
(pen-nih-SEE-tum) (al-oh-pek-yur-OY-deez) | GRPERH5 |
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| Description: Exciting introduction from Brent Horvath of Intrinsic Perennials that sports red plumes one month before most Pennisetums. |
| Zone: 5 |
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PENNISETUM orientale 'Karley Rose'PP#12,909
(pen-nih-SEE-tum) | GRPEKR5 |
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| Description: This grass has showy, pinkish-white spikes that look like a fountain; blooms from June-August. Yellowish-tan fall color foliage. Photo compliments of Hoffman Nursery. |
| Zone: 5 |
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PENNISETUM 'Purple Baron' F1
(pen-nih-SEE-tum) | GRPEPB3 |
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| Common Name: Ornamental Millet |
| Description: Compact, robust variety with large, thick flower spikes and great basal branching foliage. Leaves are shorter and wider than 'Purple Majesty' and slightly darker purple at maturity. Great for mixed containers. |
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PENNISETUM setaceum 'Fireworks' PP# 18,504
(pen-ih-SEE-tum) (sah-TAY-see-um) | GRPEFW5 |
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| Common Name: Variegated Purple Fountain Grass |
| Description: The first variegated purple fountain grass! This showy, upright grass has a burgundy mid-vein with hot pink margins. Purple tassels in late summer rise above the foliage. Variegation will fade in bright light and through the season; cut back late winter to expose new foliage. Available after 3/1. Propagation Prohibited. |
| Zone: 9 |
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PENNISETUM setaceum 'Rubrum'
(pen-nih-SEE-tum) (sah-TAY-see-um) | GRPESR5 |
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| Common Name: Purple Fountain Grass |
| Description: Outstanding ornamental with purple foliage and spikes. |
| Zone: 9 |
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SACCHARUM ravennae
(SAK-har-um) (rah-VEN-nay) | GRSARA5 |
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| Common Name: Hardy Pampas Grass, Ravenna Grass |
| Description: Tall, stately plumes. Mulch in colder climates. |
| Zone: 5 |
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SACCHARUM ravennae
(SAK-har-um) (rah-VEN-nay) | GRSARA8 |
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| Common Name: Hardy Pampas Grass, Ravenna Grass |
| Description: Tall, stately plumes. Mulch in colder climates. |
| Zone: 5 |
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SPODIOPOGON sibiricus
(spoh-dee-oh-POH-gon) (si-BEER-ih-kus) | GRSPSI5 |
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| Common Name: Frost Grass, Siberian Graybeard |
| Description: This grass has a stiff, erect appearance that grows in clumps noted for its interesting foliage and reddish-purple fall color. The plume is an airy panicle with shiny purple spikelets from July-September. |
| Zone: 4 |
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